Vladimir Vdovichenkov - Honored Artist of the Russian Federation. He received this title in 2012. The talented man gained fame thanks to one of the leading roles in the famous multi-part project "Brigade". However, there are other equally popular films in his filmography.
The small homeland of the popular actor is a small town called Gusevo. Was born in the first half of August, in 1971. There were no actors in his family. My father worked as a senior mechanic at a lighting fixture factory. Vladimir's mother also worked at the same enterprise. She was an engineer. In addition to the actor, there were also children in the family - Konstantin and Irina.
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In his youth, Vladimir had an idol - Jean-Claude Van Damme. Imitating the famous Belgian actor, our hero began to play sports from childhood. In addition to visiting the boxing section, Vladimir studied at a nautical school, after which he was drafted into the army. He served in the Baltic and North Seas.
Returning home from the army, Vladimir began to actively seek his destiny. He worked as a waiter, head waiter, cook. He was engaged in driving cars. But at the same time, the man dreamed of a career in cinema. At one point, he decided that it was time to pursue his dream.
Vladimir dropped everything and went to the capital of Russia to enter the theater school. However, he could not do this, because the set was complete. In order not to waste a year, Vladimir began to attend preparatory courses. On the second attempt, he was enrolled in VGIK. He studied under the guidance of Taratorkin.
The first steps
First appeared on the screens during training. He got the role of a security guard in the movie "The President and His Granddaughter". Together with him, such actors as Oleg Tabakov and Alena Khmelnitskaya worked on the site.
After his debut role, he received several more offers. You can see him in such projects as "April", "Turetsky's March", "Citizen Chief". However, it was not these films that made Vladimir popular. Fame came to him after graduation. Recognition from the audience brought the role in the multi-part project "Brigade". Vladimir appeared in the form of the leading character Phil.
Lucky case
The creative biography of a popular actor could have developed differently, if not for a fluke. The multi-part project "Brigada" was launched twice. And for the first time, our hero could not pass the casting. He failed to get even the most insignificant role.
Two years later, he came to audition for the television series "Citizen Chief". His mood was far from the best. The day before, he took part in a fight, after which combat "wounds" remained on his face. And Vladimir, standing in the smoking room, did not understand how to behave during the viewing. And at that moment he was noticed by the assistant director of the "Brigade". The shabby look of the actor impressed her so much that she immediately invited him to cast for the cult series. And Vladimir passed it, getting the role of boxer Phil. By the way, he got a role in the television series "Citizen Chief".
Success in domestic cinema
After the release of the cult television series, offers poured in one after another. The next successful project was the film "Boomer". Vladimir again played one of 4 friends. The film became so successful that a sequel was filmed. Vladimir Vdovichenkov again appeared in the form of the main character.
Among the successful projects it is worth highlighting such films as "Stargazer", "Paragraph 78", "The Seventh Day", "Leviathan", "Taras Bulba", "Scouts", "Salute 7." Vladimir even had a chance to play the role of the president in the film " August. Eighth ". In addition to filming a movie, our hero enters the theater stage. For his role in the production of "The Tsar's Hunt" he received the "Seagull" award. Vladimir was able to win in the Fatal Man nomination.
For her role in the movie “Boomer. The second film "Vladimir was awarded the" Golden Ram ". In 2006, he was also named an honorary citizen of Gusev.
A sensational film project
In 2014, the movie "Leviathan" was released. One of the main roles was given to Vladimir. However, he could miss the opportunity to star in this project. He was offered a job in the foreign film "Black Sea". However, before the flight, director Andrei Zvyagintsev contacted Vladimir, who invited the actor to the main role in his project.
The film has received several quite prestigious awards, among which the Golden Globe is worth highlighting. In addition, the project was recognized as the best foreign film.
Life off the set
How does an actor live when you don't have to work on a new film project? In a man's personal life, everything is fine. Although it did not take shape right away. Vladimir first married at the age of 18. Victoria Natalukha became the wife. They went to the same school, but in different classes. However, their life together did not withstand numerous tests. The divorce took place a few years later.
Anna Koneva became the second wife of the popular actor. A child was born in marriage. The son was named Leonidas. However, several months passed, and the relationship with Anna fell apart.
The third wife is Natalia Davydova. But this relationship did not last long either. But the union with the fourth wife lasted about 10 years. Olga Filippova became Vladimir's wife. In marriage, a girl was born, who was named Veronica. The fans of the actor learned the news of the divorce in 2014.
Almost immediately after parting with Olga, Vladimir began to build relationships with a colleague on the set - Elena Lyadova. They met while working on Zvyagintsev's film project. In the film, they got the role of lovers. Passion flared up between them and in real life. In 2015, fans learned that the actors were married. The wedding ceremony was not large-scale. Vladimir and Elena invited only the closest people.
The popular actor has his own Instagram page. Vladimir uploads not only shots from the set, but also family photos.
